Activation Energy in Chemical Kinetics Formulas

Activation Energy is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules to a condition in which they can undergo chemical transformation. And is denoted by E_a. Activation Energy is usually measured using the Joule Per Mole for Energy Per Mole. Note that the value of Activation Energy is always negative.

Formulas to find Activation Energy in Chemical Kinetics

fxActivation Energy given Slope of Line between LnK and Temperature InverseGo

fxActivation Energy given Slope of Line between Log K and Temp InverseGo

Chemical Kinetics formulas that make use of Activation Energy

fxEnthalpy of ActivationGo

List of variables in Chemical Kinetics formulas

fx Slope of Line B/w Ln K and 1/T Go

fx Slope of Line Between Log K and 1/T Go

FAQ

What is the Activation Energy?

Activation Energy is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules to a condition in which they can undergo chemical transformation. Activation Energy is usually measured using the Joule Per Mole for Energy Per Mole. Note that the value of Activation Energy is always negative.

Can the Activation Energy be negative?

Yes, the Activation Energy, measured in Energy Per Mole can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Activation Energy?

Activation Energy is usually measured using the Joule Per Mole[J/mol] for Energy Per Mole. KiloJoule Per Mole[J/mol], Kilocalorie Per Mole[J/mol] are the few other units in which Activation Energy can be measured.

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